Northern Life Yoga

Gentle Yoga classes (ideal for beginners!) is appropriate for anyone interested in yoga who might be concerned about the level of fitness required. If you are getting into shape, tight and stiff, or just prefer a gentler yoga practice, this is the class for you! Poses are sequenced to ease your body into a more active state. Emphasis placed on breath awareness and proper alignment. Gentle yoga provides numerous health benefits, including stress reduction, improved circulation, lower blood pressure, increased balance and flexibility, a calmer mind, and improved sleep. All levels and abilities are welcome. Chair Yoga with Nancy Larsen Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people who have various physical limitations or who find other types of yoga classes a bit too challenging. Chair yoga can also be a great introduction to yoga for those who are first-time yogis! While seated on chairs, students can do versions of twists, hip stretches, forward bends, and mild backbends. In addition to a good stretch, chair yoga participants can enjoy other health benefits from yoga, including improved muscle tone, better breathing habits, reduction of stress, better sleep, and a sense of well being. Core Strength & Stretch with Maxx Anderson Join the always popular and enthusiastic fitness instructor, Maxx, for her all-levels uniquely branded "Maxx yoga" class. This class focuses on enhanced muscle tone for a stronger core and proper posture, while emphasizing overall body awareness with active stretching. Students always leave Maxx's classes feeling upbeat, relaxed and refreshed! Pilates with Kristi Cleary - This mat based pilates class will work to balance the strength and flexibility of all muscle groups, with an emphasis on challenging the core muscles with each movement. Pilates mat is a challenging yet safe method to sculpt your body and to feel increased agility in your every day movements. This class is open to all levels - whether you're a beginner or experienced with pilates, you'll leave with your core and posture strengthened! Modifications are suggested for beginners or for those with physical limitations.

Belly Dance with Lola Kennedy Belly Dance is one of the oldest and most evolved forms of dance in the world. Stretch and tone your body while you learn this ancient and beautiful feminine art! The movements of belly dance will sculpt and firm your body, while increasing your stamina and grace. Class will include warm-up, basic moves, and techniques. However, there is no choreography to memorize. You'll be guided to just allow the music to mesmerize you while you enjoy this fun, empowering movement!